SaferProducts incident

Failure type

Fire / ignition

Incident narrative

SaferProducts.gov consumer incident report 20260618-E6843-2147316306. Severity: Incident, No Injury. Product: Ninja OL601 Ninja Foodi Smart XL (The product is a Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid, Model Number OL601. It is a multi-functional countertop kitchen appliance with an 8-quart capacity. Physically, the unit features a distinctive brushed stainless steel finish on the main body with a heavy-duty black plastic base and a large, attached black plastic lid (SmartLid mechanism) that houses the integrated steam and crisping vents. The front interface consists of a digital control display panel with touch buttons and a central dial knob for multi-cook function selection. Its approximate dimensions are 14.21 inches in width, 15.39 inches in length, and 13.07 inches in height, weighing roughly 25 pounds. The appliance operates on standard 120V electrical input power.). Incident: On April 14, 2026, at approximately 1:45 AM, a severe product safety failure occurred involving a Ninja Foodi unit (Model OL601). The appliance was plugged into a standard 120V residential kitchen outlet but was completely powered off and not actively running or in use at the time of the incident. The consumer woke up to a heavy, suffocating presence of toxic electrical smoke and discovered an active fire originating strictly from inside the base and internal electronic components of the appliance. The fire was aggressively spreading from the unit to the surrounding kitchen structure. The consumer immediately utilized a personal chemical fire extinguisher to suppress the flames, successfully mitigating a catastrophic house fire and preventing total structural loss. Two household residents witnessed the immediate aftermath, documenting extensive soot, smoke distribution, and physical property damage to the kitchen cabinets, countertops, and adjacent appliances. No physical injuries or deaths occurred, but severe respiratory irritation from toxic smoke inhalation an